A tasty way to use up those leftover sprouts at Christmas.

A great way of using up bananas that are past their best!

A simple yet delicious pudding for using up those gluts of autumn fruit.

An exotic winter warmer, this tagine is a fabulous twist for festive leftovers.

This recipe is great for using up soft fruit past its best, but not when it’s gone so far that it has reached the mouldy stage! This fruit jam is more like a compote than a normal jam and needs to be eaten within a few days. It's quick to make and is lovely served with scones, on toast, mixed into yogurt or spooned onto ice cream.

A great way to use up extra bread, and easier than you might think!

Impress your friends with this easier-than-it-looks class act dessert from top chef Tom Kitchin.

The mulled wine flavours in which the chicken is cooked smacks of winter, and is delicious served with a creamy leek mashed potato or baked potato or you could even serve it with couscous. Accompany with seasonal vegetables or braised red cabbage.

Grain-based salads are filling and nutritious, and work really well with fresh fruit, which adds colour, texture and taste.

Bruschetta is a great way of using up items from your fridge, use a variety of leftover cheese, cooked meats, tomatoes and beans, basically anything goes!